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Professor Fran Balkwill OBEQueen Mary academic receives prestigious science learning award
16 June 2021

Professor Fran Balkwill OBE, Professor of Cancer Biology at Queen Mary University of London, has been announced as the 2021 winner of the Beetlestone Award which recognises leadership and legacy in the field of informal science learning.

Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management recognised as a leader in public good
14 June 2021

The Chartered Association of Business Schools has published its latest report which recognises the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London as a leader in delivering public good.

NHS Health Checks are not helping people who need them most
14 June 2021

According to a seven year study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, involving more than three million people, only 8 per cent of those at greater risk of heart disease who would benefit from taking statins, were prescribed them.

Queen Mary BuildingQueen Mary University of London launches new degree programme
14 June 2021

Queen Mary University of London has today (Monday 14 June), with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), launched a new degree in accountancy and joined PwC’s Flying Start Degree Programme.

SmartwatchCould your smart watch alert you to risk of sudden death?
9 June 2021

Researchers have developed an algorithm that could ultimately enable smart watches to alert wearers to potentially deadly changes in their heart rhythm. The research, presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference, could help to identify people at risk of sudden death.

Stella Corradi completed a BA Film Studies and Hispanic Studies (2008) and MA Film Studies (2009) at Queen Mary University of London.Queen Mary alumna wins BAFTA for Best Single Drama
7 June 2021

Stella Corradi has won a BAFTA for Best Single Drama for her film Sitting in Limbo, which was inspired by the Windrush scandal.

Renal denervation systemProcedure using ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure
7 June 2021

A minimally-invasive procedure that targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients, according to the results of a global multicentre clinical trial led in the UK by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust.

Healthcare workerMore than 1 in 4 healthcare workers seek mental health support during Covid
3 June 2021

The harsh impact of the Covid pandemic on healthcare workers’ mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing has been laid bare in a study showing how the impact intensified the longer the pandemic dragged on.

World Environment Day. Credit: elenabs/iStock.comWorld Environment Day – How Queen Mary research is helping to protect the planet
3 June 2021

For World Environment Day (5 June), we take a look at some of the groundbreaking research from across Queen Mary's Faculty of Science and Engineering that is helping to improve global understanding of environmental challenges, restore ecosystems and support sustainable development.

A report published by Queen Mary University of London reveals major racial disparities in police Stop and Scan practicesArabic people nearly 50 times more likely to be stopped and scanned by police, according to new report
3 June 2021

A report published by Queen Mary University of London reveals major racial disparities in police Stop and Scan practices.

Current agreements relating to climate change are said to be ineffective since they are unenforceableThe trade system is key to tackling climate change, not environmental agreements, according to new book
2 June 2021

A new book authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London provides a radical new insight into how climate change can be tackled by using the trade system.

Glass of water. Credit: taa22/iStock.comQuark-gluon plasma flows like water, according to new study
27 May 2021

What does quark-gluon plasma – the hot soup of elementary particles formed a few microseconds after the Big Bang – have in common with tap water? Scientists say it’s the way it flows.

Green car. Credit: EduardHarkonen/iStock.comQueen Mary launches new research project to tackle safety concerns with zero emission vehicles
27 May 2021

Queen Mary University of London researchers have been awarded funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to develop new, lightweight and low-cost materials for the manufacture of safer zero emission vehicles. 

Drone with transponder. Credit: Joe WoodgateRadar tracking uncovers mystery of where honeybee drones have sex
20 May 2021

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London and Rothamsted Research have used radar technology to track male honeybees, called drones, and reveal the secrets of their mating behaviours.  

Takumã Kuikuro is an award-winning indigenous filmmakerQueen Mary researchers exhibit at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – The Venice Biennale
19 May 2021

Researchers from People's Palace Projects at Queen Mary University of London are set to exhibit their work at the Venice Biennale.

HeartHaving a healthier heart is associated with better problem-solving and reaction time
14 May 2021

People with healthier heart structure and function appear to have better cognitive abilities, including increased capacity to solve logic problems and faster reaction times, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London and the Radcliffe Department of Medicine at University of Oxford.

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10 to 16 May 2021.#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Improving our understanding of mental health, resilience and well-being
13 May 2021

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re taking a closer look at how researchers at Queen Mary University of London are undertaking to better understand mental health and potentially find new ways to treat mental health conditions.

Queen Mary BuildingSchools of History and Law receive gender equality awards
13 May 2021

Queen Mary University of London’s School of History and School of Law have both been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Bronze Award by Advance HE.

The public want the government to prioritise the NHSNew poll reveals that the NHS, jobs and mental health are the public’s top priorities for rebuilding after Covid-19
12 May 2021

A study from academics at Queen Mary University of London's Mile End Institute examines public opinion and the commitment to ‘build back better’.

Academy of Medical SciencesThree Queen Mary scientists elected to prestigious fellowship
12 May 2021

Three scientists from Queen Mary University of London have today been elected to the highly prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship.

Keir Starmer is the leader of the Labour PartyExploring Keir Starmer’s leadership of Labour one year on
11 May 2021

The Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London has brought together a panel of experts to discuss Keir Starmer’s first year as Leader of the Opposition in the aftermath of the major elections that took place in Scotland, Wales and other parts of the UK.

Scientists catch exciting magnetic waves in action
10 May 2021

Researchers have confirmed the existence of magnetic plasma waves, known as Alfvén waves, in the Sun’s photosphere.

The Tempest was adapted to a digital format in response to the Covid-19 pandemicPeople’s Palace Projects hosts groundbreaking digital performance of The Tempest
7 May 2021

The online performance of the Shakespeare play was an adapted production in response to Covid-19, featuring young Peruvian people with autism.

A child being vaccinatedQueen Mary researchers help to tackle vaccine hesitancy in schools
7 May 2021

Queen Mary researchers have been working with schools to design resources to help young people better understand immunisation programmes.

Arbitration is viewed as the favoured form of international dispute resolutionArbitration still seen as the best process for resolving international disputes, even in times of pandemic
6 May 2021

International arbitration is overwhelmingly the favoured option for dispute resolution, according to the International Arbitration Survey published by Queen Mary University of London.

Credit: Guillaume Couche/Wolf in MotionQueen Mary researchers win prestigious design award for innovative sea turtle behaviour simulator
6 May 2021

Atlantis, a sea turtle behaviour simulator co-created by Queen Mary researchers and designers at Wolf in Motion, has won the IF award for User Experience design.

Innovation space at Queen Mary EnterpriseQueen Mary opens new life science business incubation space in Whitechapel
5 May 2021

Queen Mary University of London has announced the official opening of Queen Mary Enterprise (QME), a new innovation space in the heart of Whitechapel in east London.

COVID-19 vaccinePrior SARS-CoV-2 infection rescues B and T cell responses to variants after first vaccine dose
30 April 2021

A single dose of vaccine boosts potent responses against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants in those with previous COVID-19, a study has found.

The rise of digital platforms has brought challenges for policymakersBrexit, Digital Platforms and Algorithms: Exploring Competition Policy in the UK
29 April 2021

Competition policy has become a central issue in economics and politics around the world, particularly in light of recent investigations into the practices of large technology companies. These topics were debated at a recent event hosted by the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Catalan flag flyingQueen Mary researcher awarded funding from the Institute for Catalan Studies
28 April 2021

The Generalitat de Catalunya prize, totalling more than €4,000, was awarded to Richard Huddleson, a recent PhD graduate from Queen Mary’s Centre for Catalan Studies.

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